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For our first blog post about the Perspectives program we have a two for one special: insights from co-leaders Bill Cotter and Travis Grodkiewicz! As the deadline to apply to teach in this program quickly approaches check out their reflections on what it was like to be a part of Perspectives this year!

Bill’s Perspective:

Freshman year can be a serious roller coaster. My greatest goal in teaching a Perspectives class was to create an environment where our students felt at home, where they could escape the roller coaster of college for a bit, relax, have fun, and of course learn something in the process. Basically, I was trying to create something that I wish I had had during my own freshman year. Somehow (I guess through a combination of hard work and luck) we managed to succeed, and I think every one of our students would tell you that coming to class was a highlight of their week. At the very least, it was for me. Continue reading →